Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera. It was first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems together. Seven decided to commission the show following the success of Watson's Sons and Daughters, which aired on the network. Although successful in Melbourne, Neighbours underperformed in the Sydney market and struggled for months before Seven cancelled it. The show was immediately bought by rival network Ten. After taking over production of the show, the new network had to build replica sets because Seven destroyed the originals to prevent its rival from obtaining them. Ten began screening Neighbours on 20 January 1986, taking off where the previous series left off and commencing with episode 171. Neighbours has since become the longest running drama series in Australian television and in 2005, it was inducted collectively into the Logie Hall of Fame. On 11 January 2011, Neighbours moved to Ten's new digital channel, Eleven.
The show's storylines concern the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The series primarily centres around the residents of Ramsay Street, a short cul-de-sac, and its neighbouring areas, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, cafe, news office and park. Neighbours began with three families created by Watson – the Ramsays, the Robinsons and the Clarkes. Watson said that he wanted to show three families who are friends living in a small street. The Robinsons and the Ramsays had a long history and were involved in an ongoing rivalry. Pin Oak Court, in Vermont South, is the real cul-de-sac that has doubled for Ramsay Street since 1985. All of the houses featured are real and the residents allow Neighbours to shoot external scenes in their gardens. The interior scenes are filmed at the Global Television studios in Forest Hill.

Joe comes to grips with Lyn's pregnancy but struggles with the fact that his mate wants to date Steph. Boyd learns that Daniel is being abused by his dad. Max juggles domestic issues in order to attend his date with Steph.

Harold is determined to give a kidney to Lou. Connor tackles Jack on his attraction to Nina. The girls decide to enter the guys in a magazine competition. Harold's attempts to write a musical prompt Susan to think of going back to her teaching job.

Steph resolves to tell Max how she feels - then an unexpected spanner is thrown in the works. Daniel and Boyd's bad timing sees them missing out on the action in the Scully bathroom. Summer has her heart broken. Darcy manufactures a way for he and Dee to spend some time alone together.

Stuart delivers a gift from Drew to Libby. Karl and Susan struggle with not drinking. Dee and Toadie argue with help from Darcy. Tim Collins offers Toadie a job. Connor prepares to take on more responsibility.

Michelle learns the Scully's grandmother has died. The teens go back to school but Nina refuses to go. Jack can't keep away from Nina. Boyd and Daniel promise not to spy on the Scully's any more. Lori clashes with the headmistress. Connor turns to Max for advice. Summer has a hard time at school.

Karl confesses to Susan the extent of his drink driving predicament. Stuart's commitement to Flick wavers. Steph finds a way to put Max out of her mind while Max realizes that his heart lies with Steph.

Nina fears Jack has told Taj about their secret romance. Steph and Alex enjoy a very unusual first date together. Max feels Steph slipping away. Jack and Taj end up in a post-soccer match fight. Lyn returns from her mother's funeral feeling a closer connection to Lori.

Connor has trouble switching from boss to mate at the building site. Lou advises him to rule with a firm hand. Harold trusts Ruby with money, but she betrays him by running from her gamblers anonymous meeting. Nina and Jack both find solace in their respective partners as their guilt deepens. Rosie is admonished by the bishop. Lyn and Lori bond.

Ruby once again gives in to her addiction. Rosie questions her faith. Susan continues to butt heads with the new principal. Jack and Taj decide to forget the fight. Libby's parents are concerned about her involvement with Stuart.

Darcy tracks down Dee's ex-husband. Lou and Rosie are sad to farewell Ruby. Connor and Joe are disappointed when Joe wants Connor to keep managing the building site. Lyn tries to convince Joe to help with the play.

Connor gives Steph reason to think he will bring Michelle home. Joe worries about Michelle. Summer and Boyd are caught prank calling. Rosie and Harold lend a hand to a scamming Lou but the joke backfires.

Connor reveals his plans to leave for Ireland. Michelle implores Joe to stop Connor. Max buys new clothes to impress Steph. Karl begins a war against a rat in the Kennedy house. Alex reveals he has planned a round-Australia trip.

Dee is devastated about Toadie. Nina and Jack further their bond before the play. Lori begins to feel uneasy about her relationship with Jack. Harold is inordinately proud of his production. Darcy finds his plans working. Karl's charges are upheld in front of the schoolkids.

Lori receives some devastating news about her injury. Jack is torn between his loyalties to the two women in his life. Sindi remains determined to pursue Toadie. The rift between Dee and Toadie widens.

Toadie gives in to Sindi's advances. Libby notes Steph going off with Alex. Rosie makes Harold aware the play was a bomb. Max is sensitive to Steph. Libby thinks she will be the new teacher at Erinsborough High.

Michelle struggles to remain friends with Nina now that she knows the truth about her secret love with Jack. Lori regains sensation in her feet. Darcy plays Dee and Toadie against each other. Taj and Nina get into trouble at school.

Toadie begins to see more of Sindi. Darcy agrees to help Sindi keep Toadie. Lou plays a trick on Harold. Summer and Heather join forces to make Boyd go to the formal. Libby misses out on her teaching job.

Joe and Lyn reveal they have each secretly discovered the sex of their baby. Summer helps Boyd prepare for the formal. Karl and Susan come to accept Libby's decision to take up a rural teaching position.

Michelle confronts Nina about her relationship with Jack. Susan and Candace reconcile their differences. With Jack's help, Lori returns to school. Karl receives an invitation to visit his aunt in America.

Darcy gets out of his depth with the gamblers. Michelle finds it hard to forgive Nina. Sindi tries more tricks to win Toadie. Darcy and Dee enjoy their growing friendship. Lori and Lyn bond. Nina and Taj make an attempt to be friends.

Darcy gets into hot water with high-rolling gamblers. Toadie begins to question his feelings for Sindi. Steph needs a break from Alex. Joe is reluctant to fly to New York. Libby leaves for her job in the country. Harold struggles to find a new housemate.

Jack confesses his affair to Lori. Jack is forced to confess to Taj. Tahnee returns from New York. Lori moves to the Kennedy house. Connor and Michelle make tentative amends. Gino is beginning to out-Harold Harold.

Lyn reveals her angst over failing to bond with Oscar, but her emotional state is put down to baby blues. Boyd has the time of his life on a date with Sky. Lou and Max have different ideas on how Connor should be employed at the pub.

Steph insists Karl further investigate the lump in her breast. Jack rejects Nina's offer to take their relationship to the next level. Harold and Sky bond more closely after Sky sets Harold straight with a few home truths.

Sky's wrong suspicions about Izzy and Karl continue. Izzy and Jack turn up the heat on their illicit affair. A sparkles returns to Lou's eyes when he engages the legendary Trixie Tucker. David hides his employment crisis from his family.

Stuart resigns from the Garage and moves into Jonathon's apartment. Lyn and Joe tighten their belts. Steph learns of Max's plans to propose. Summer is confused by her feelings when Declen asks her out on a date.

Izzy and Karl become aware of each other's questionable behaviour. Susan discovers Karl drinking. Izzy ends things with Jack once and for all. Boyd tells Harold the truth about Sky and Serena's night out.

Karl continues to lie to Susan about his drinking. The tension between Karl and Taj forces Taj to move out of the Kennedy home. Nina learns that her parents were never married. David finds it increasingly difficult to live a lie.

David is forced to reveal to Lilijana the extent of their financial crisis and the depth of his lies. Nina is unable to accept Lou as the new man in Trixie's life. Lyn is determined to decrease the Scully weekly food bill.

Serena is lured into a modelling career as a means to help her parents. Joe and Lyn learn of the Bishops' financial crisis, and a bond between Lyn and Liljana forms. Sky finds it difficult to accept Boyd's ""normal"" image. Connor is propositioned by Carmella.

Sky endures public humiliation and Serena's betrayal. Serena is further seduced by Chris Cousens. Trixie and Lou comes to terms over the money. Karl tries to rekindle his love for Susan. Liljana copes as receptionist - just.

Sky can't forgive Serena for the cruel stunt at the formal. Serena is drawn deeper into Chris's shady world. Liljana discovers the truth about Serena's night out at the nightclub. Chris invites Serena to a concert.

Susan's forced to accept Karl is an alcoholic. Stuart discovers another lost soul in Jamie Clarke. Steph and Max consider their future as her cancer is confirmed in remission. The pressure rises on Toadie and Taj to find all of the strippers' video tapes.

Karl finally admits to Susan he is having trouble controlling his drinking and they make a vow to work through it together. Stuart realizes that Jamie is the boy the Kennedy's have been looking for. David discovers he won't be home for Christmas. David's quest to turn Ramsay Street into a Christmas wonderland continues.

Toadie accuses Taj of cheating on his exams. Steph discovers that Max doesn't want to have any more children. Karl buys Susan a gift for all the wrong reasons. Lyn hands over Christmas honours to Steph.

Taj finally comes clean. Sky just can't forgive Serena for the toilet incident. Stuart forges an unlikely friendship with a fellow lost soul. Sky and Boyd take on Toadie and Taj in an anti-Christmas competition.

Susan decides to spend Christmas away from Karl. Serena falls deeper into Chris's web. Valda and Lyn cherish their first Christmas together. Family fun and tension at Hoyland Christmas lunch. Summer dreams of Santa, or did she?

Lou and Trixie's magical surprise wedding is almost derailed by Valda. Harold is left alone and unconscious. Serena gets herself in very adult danger. Karl is more alone than ever. Boyd and Sky are totally in love. After Rocco has left the wedding reception, Connor and Carmella kiss.